DeepMind expands to Canada with new research office in Edmonton, Alberta

“DeepMind has had a special emphasis on reinforcement learning right from the beginning, and the University of Alberta is the world’s academic leader in reinforcement learning, so it’s very natural we should work together. DeepMind Alberta will turbo-charge the research ecosystem, mirroring the partnerships DeepMind has nurtured with the top academic institutions in the UK. This alignment of academic and practitioner-led research will drive a whole host of new scientific breakthroughs right here in Canada, propelling the field of AI forwards into exciting new territory.”

Patrick Pilarski:

“There is incredible alignment between DeepMind and the University of Alberta, both famed for their boundary-pushing research. Their complementary areas of expertise are now being combined through DeepMind Alberta, and I look forward to making new scientific breakthroughs together. I’m thrilled that we can do this while continuing to foster and support Edmonton’s AI talent pipeline, and the AI community’s leaders of tomorrow.”

Michael Bowling:

“From the start of DeepMind I’ve always felt a kinship, like we held the same view of the challenges of AI and how to tackle them. I am now really excited to be joining up with the great team there to work on those challenges together, while also continuing to train the next generation of AI researchers at the University of Alberta. I hope this new research base will help to keep the great talent here in Edmonton, and even bring back some of those who have left!”

University of Alberta President, David Turpin:

“I am very proud that DeepMind chose Edmonton as its first international research base. This is a testament to the strength of our AI expertise, talent, and leadership. Our researchers have been world leaders in AI for decades, thanks partly to sustained Alberta government support. Artificial intelligence is the future. DeepMind Alberta will help drive that future while helping establish Edmonton, the province, and Canada as a leader in artificial intelligence.”

City of Edmonton Mayor, Don Iveson:

“We are thrilled that DeepMind has chosen Edmonton as its base for global expansion. Having a research lab of this magnitude will strengthen Edmonton’s reputation as an artificial intelligence hub and help build a network of ideas that will transform our world. DeepMind is defining what’s possible with AI and we’re proud to be part of that story.”

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